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Brookline Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

November 7, 2023

7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren

Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy

Every vote, in order

Approve the Select Board's public comment policy

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the Select Board's public comment policy.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Select Board's public comment policy. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the following meeting minutes: October 11, 2023 -Licensing Hearing October 23, 2023 - Joint Convention meeting October 30, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Question of approving the following meeting minutes: October 11, 2023 -Licensing Hearing October 23, 2023 - Joint Convention meeting October 30, 2023

From the minutes

“Question of approving the following meeting minutes: October 11, 2023 -Licensing Hearing October 23, 2023 - Joint Convention meeting October 30, 2023 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Adopt a Proclamation proclaiming November 25, 2023, as Small Business Saturday

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Question of adopting a Proclamation proclaiming November 25, 2023, as Small Business Saturday.

From the minutes

“Question of adopting a Proclamation proclaiming November 25, 2023, as Small Business Saturday. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve contract PW/23-22 "Epoxy Lining of Sewer Manholes" with National Water Main Cleaning Company, in the amount of $1,084,670.00 for work on sewer manholes

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Question of approving contract PW/23-22 "Epoxy Lining of Sewer Manholes" with National Water Main Cleaning Company, in the amount of $1,084,670.00 for work on sewer manholes.

From the minutes

“Question of approving contract PW/23-22 "Epoxy Lining of Sewer Manholes" with National Water Main Cleaning Company, in the amount of $1,084,670.00 for work on sewer manholes. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve and submitting to the Advisory Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer request from Chief Sullivan for $20,000 to cover expenses related to the FY24 Oasis Plan as follows: From: Reserve Fund...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Question of approving and submitting to the Advisory Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer request from Chief Sullivan for $20,000 to cover expenses related to the FY24 Oasis Plan as follows: From: Reserve Fund $20,000 To: 22002070 531050 $10,000 Emergency Management supplies 22002070 524010 $5,000 Professional Services 22002070 523090 $5,000 Rentals/leases

From the minutes

“Question of approving and submitting to the Advisory Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer request from Chief Sullivan for $20,000 to cover expenses related to the FY24 Oasis Plan as follows: From: Reserve Fund $20,000 To: 22002070 531050 $10,000 Emergency Management supplies 22002070 524010 $5,000 Professional Services 22002070 523090 $5,000 Rentals/leases Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve a temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for a Birthday Party to be held on November 10,...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Question of approving a temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for a Birthday Party to be held on November 10, 2023 from 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM at 162 Goddard Ave. 70-80 people expected to attend.

From the minutes

“Question of approving a temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for a Birthday Party to be held on November 10, 2023 from 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM at 162 Goddard Ave. 70-80 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve a Grant of Location request from Eversource Energy to provide electric service to 224 Sargent Road

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve a Grant of Location request from Eversource Energy to provide electric service to 224 Sargent Road. Eversource is proposing to run new conduit in Warren Street southeasterly from existing pole 9/35 approximately 440 feet southwest of Sargent Road a distance of about 40 feet to 224 Sargent Road.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Grant of Location request from Eversource Energy to provide electric service to 224 Sargent Road. Eversource is proposing to run new conduit in Warren Street southeasterly from existing pole 9/35 approximately 440 feet southwest of Sargent Road a distance of about 40 feet to 224 Sargent Road. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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